Pre-Wedding
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Nischayam / Engagement – Formal promise and family consent ceremony.
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Muhurtham Fixing – Selection of the auspicious wedding time.
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Mehendi / Haldi equivalents – In modern Kerala weddings, beautification and joyful rituals.
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Vratham – Sacred preparatory prayer for purification and blessings.
Wedding Day
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Ganapathi Pooja – Invocation for obstacle-free ceremony.
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Kanyadaanam – Bride’s ceremonial offering.
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Thaali Kettu / Minnu tying – Central sacred moment.
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Sapthapadi – Seven steps and vows.
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Pradakshina & Blessings – Couple receives elders’ grace.
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Sadya Feast – Grand vegetarian meal symbolizing abundance and shared joy.
Post-Wedding
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Grihapravesham – Bride’s ceremonial entry into new home.
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Reception – Social introduction of the couple.
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Return Visit (Veettil Virunnu) – Bride’s family hosts the couple again.